Heme protein

Heme Arginate is a drug used in the treatment of acute attacks of certain metabolic disorders, specifically, acute intermittent porphyria. It is a complex of heme and arginine.

Pharmacology

Heme arginate is a heme therapy drug. It works by supplementing the body's levels of heme, a component of many essential enzymes in the body. This can help to reduce the symptoms of acute porphyria attacks, which are caused by a deficiency in a specific enzyme involved in heme synthesis.

Clinical Use

Heme arginate is used in the treatment of acute attacks of porphyria, including acute intermittent porphyria, variegate porphyria, and hereditary coproporphyria. It is typically administered intravenously in a hospital setting.

Side Effects

Like all drugs, heme arginate can cause side effects. These can include nausea, vomiting, fever, and headache. In rare cases, it can cause serious allergic reactions.

See Also

• Heme
• Porphyria
• Heme Therapy